In Re: River C.

Syllabus

Justin C. (\Father\) appeals the order of the Juvenile Court for Hamilton County (\the Juvenile Court\) terminating his parental rights to the minor child River C. (\the Child\) on the ground of abandonment by wanton disregard pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 36- 1-113(g)(1) and 36-1-102(1)(A)(iv) and the ground of substantial noncompliance with the permanency plan pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-113(g)(2). We find and hold that clear and convincing evidence was proven that grounds existed to terminate Father's parental rights pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-1-113(g)(1) and Tenn. Code Ann. § 36- 1-113(g)(2) and that it was proven by clear and convincing evidence that the termination was in the Child's best interest. We, therefore, affirm the judgment of the Juvenile Court terminating Father's parental rights to the Child.